ASTM C1232-23
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Masonry
Standard Terminology for Masonry
SCOPE
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic definitions of terms specifically associated with manufactured masonry units and masonry constructed with manufactured masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62, C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088, C1167, C1261, C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67/C67M.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90, C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634 and to Test Methods C140/C140M, C426, and C1262/C1262M.
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C1692 and to Specifications C1386, C1691, and C1693.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C1167 and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C1180.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1232 − 23
Standard Terminology for
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Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1232; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic 2.1 ASTM Standards:
definitions of terms specifically associated with manufactured C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made
masonry units and masonry constructed with manufactured From Clay or Shale)
masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used C34 Specification for Structural Clay Loadbearing Wall Tile
within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manu- C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
factured Masonry Units. C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units
Made from Clay or Shale)
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
C67/C67M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick
terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry
and Structural Clay Tile
units, in particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62,
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime
C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088,
Brick)
C1167, C1261, C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C67/C67M.
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Fac-
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
ing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
terms associated with the standards specific to concrete ma-
C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry
sonry units in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90,
Units
C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634
C139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Con-
and to Test Methods C140/C140M, C426, and C1262/
struction of Catch Basins and Manholes
C1262M.
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Con-
crete Masonry Units and Related Units
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated
concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C1692 and to C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units
Made from Clay or Shale)
Specifications C1386, C1691, and C1693.
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
terms associated with the standards specific to clay and
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete
concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C1167
Masonry Units
and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
C530 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see
Screen Tile
Terminology C1180.
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- Units Made From Clay or Shale)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- C744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Sili-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the cate Masonry Units
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Brick
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. C936/C936M Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking
Paving Units
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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C15.08 on Terminology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as C1232 – 21a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1232-23. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Unit
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Designation: C1232 − 21a C1232 − 23
Standard Terminology for
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Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1232; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic definitions of terms specifically associated with manufactured masonry
units and masonry constructed with manufactured masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards
developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in
particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62, C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088, C1167, C1261,
C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67/C67M.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units in
particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90, C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634 and to Test Methods
C140/C140M, C426, and C1262/C1262M.
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated concrete
masonry units in particular to Practice C1692 and to Specifications C1386, C1691, and C1693.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing
tile units in particular to Specifications C1167 and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C1180.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Loadbearing Wall Tile
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.08 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2021Dec. 15, 2023. Published December 2021December 2023. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as
C1232 – 21.C1232 – 21a. DOI: 10.1520/C1232-21A.10.1520/C1232-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
C67/C67M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins and Manholes
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
C530 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Silicate Masonry Units
C902 Spec
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